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Short answer: several national telehealth companies commonly prescribe semaglutide (the drug in Ozempic) when clinically appropriate. Which ones to try depends on your state, whether the reason is diabetes vs. weight loss, and insurance.
Common telehealth providers that frequently prescribe Ozempic/semaglutide
- Hims & Hers (Hims, Hers): offers GLP‑1 weight‑loss programs and home delivery; known for straightforward online intake and ongoing follow‑up.
- Ro (Roman / Ro Weight Loss): provides telehealth weight‑management programs that include semaglutide with monitoring and refills.
- PlushCare: primary‑care telehealth with clinicians who prescribe diabetes and weight‑loss medications; accepts many insurers and offers lab coordination.
- K Health: app‑based primary care that can prescribe medications after an exam; lower visit prices and broad state availability.
- Teladoc / Amwell / Doctor on Demand: large telehealth networks with primary‑care and specialty clinicians who can prescribe semaglutide where appropriate.
- GoodRx Care: inexpensive online visits plus access to discounted prescriptions; sometimes used to obtain semaglutide prescriptions.
- One Medical (membership): primary‑care practice with virtual visits and continuity of care—can prescribe and manage GLP‑1 therapy.
- SteadyMD / Carbon Health: membership/concierge telehealth models that offer personalized primary care and may prescribe semaglutide.
Important notes
- A licensed clinician must evaluate you first; not everyone is eligible and some platforms limit prescribing for weight‑loss vs diabetes.
- Some services prefer or prescribe Wegovy (semaglutide for chronic weight management) rather than Ozempic (approved for diabetes) depending on the intended use.
- State rules, supply constraints, and company policies change frequently; some clinics have waitlists or don’t prescribe for cosmetic/low‑BMI use.
- Safety: semaglutide can have side effects and contraindications (e.g., personal/family history of certain thyroid tumors, pregnancy). You should have appropriate medical screening and follow‑up.
If you’d like, tell me your state and whether this is for diabetes or weight loss and I’ll check which of these providers operate there and what their current programs/costs look like.